Y-O-U

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''From a [https://web.archive.org/web/20070928154547/http://musiqtone.com/news/interviews/indie/you_080707.php 2007 interview with Musiqtone]:''
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<blockquote>'''NICK NIESPODZIANI:''' [The Brothers Chaps] are just normal guys like us, a little nerdy and very down to earth. Their creativity on the spot was a bit intimidating at first, but only because we hadn’t collaborated with a lot of super-creative people outside of ourselves. Once we got used to each other’s creative styles, it was pure fun times.<br>
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'''PETER OLSON:''' It’s really cool to see those two in their element. They’re very cautious about their environment, but when the vibe is right, their creativity is unstoppable. Plus they’ve got that whole brotherly ESP thing going on.</blockquote>
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{{Infobox_Band |
{{Infobox_Band |
band_name = Y-O-U |
band_name = Y-O-U |
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discography = ''Y-O-U'' (2003)<br>''Everything is Shifting'' (2005)<br>''Flashlights'' (2007)<br>''The Long-Playing EP'' (2009)<br> |
discography = ''Y-O-U'' (2003)<br>''Everything is Shifting'' (2005)<br>''Flashlights'' (2007)<br>''The Long-Playing EP'' (2009)<br> |
producer = Y-O-U, Geoff Melkonian, Ben H. Allen |
producer = Y-O-U, Geoff Melkonian, Ben H. Allen |
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label = Pleaserock}}
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label = PleaseRock}}
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'''[[Wikipedia:Y-O-U|Y-O-U]]''' was a real band that worked with [[The Brothers Chaps]], typically performing as the band [[Limozeen]] (with [[Matt Chapman]] on vocals). They can be heard on ''[[Strong Bad Sings and Other Type Hits]]'' and the [[KaraokeFun|karaoke]] tracks on [[strongbad_email.exe]]; two of those songs were featured on ''[[Guitar Hero II]]'' ("[[Trogdor (song)|Trogdor]]") and ''Encore'' ("[[Because, It's Midnite]]"). Vocalist Peter Olsen [[DVD Commentary Speakers|appeared on the DVD commentaries]] for [[In Search of the Yello Dello Old Version#Commentary Transcript|In Search of the Yello Dello]] and [[Shopping For Danger#Commentary Transcript|Shopping For Danger]]. In 2008, the band helped the Chapmans put on live Limozeen performances on [[Limozeen Live! - 27 Mar 2008|March 27]] and [[Limozeen Live! - 8 Nov 2008|November 8]]. In return, [[The Brothers Chaps' Side Projects#Music and Music Videos|The Brothers Chaps animated the music video]] for Y-O-U's song "L.A. Lindsay".  
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'''{{w|Y-O-U}}''' was a real band that worked with [[The Brothers Chaps]], typically providing music for the [[Homestar Runner universe|in-universe]] band [[Limozeen]]. Spinoff group '''Yacht Rock Revue''' is made up of several former Y-O-U members and has continued to contribute to [[Homestar Runner (body of work)|Homestar Runner]].
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== Collaborations with The Brothers Chaps ==
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===Homestar Runner===
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As explained by [[Mike Chapman]] at [[Flashforward 2006 Seattle - 28 Feb 2006#Was the CD you released your personal choice, or fan demand?|Flashforward2006]], the brothers had desired to create full versions of [[songs]] they had begun work on. Around the same time, Y-O-U happened to send an email to the brothers sharing that they were fans of Homestar Runner, had just moved to the brothers' hometown of Atlanta, and would be interested in working together. After seeing a show and meeting the band, they decided to collaborate.
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Y-O-U were therefore heavily involved in the production of ''[[Strong Bad Sings and Other Type Hits]]'', which was recorded from May to August 2003. In addition to providing instrumentation and backing vocals throughout, various members of the band have songwriting credits on eight of the twenty tracks. Two of those songs ("[[Trogdor (song)|Trogdor]]" and '"[[Because, It's Midnite]]") were additionally featured in the ''[[Guitar Hero]]'' video game series.
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The live band version of Limozeen is typically portrayed by band members Peter Olsen ([[Perry Palaroncini]], bass), Mark Cobb ([[Mary Palaroncini]], drums), Nick Niespodziani ([[Harry Palaroncini]], rhythm guitar), and Mark Bencuya ([[Terry Palaroncini]], keyboards) {{--}} joined by [[Matt Chapman]] on lead vocals and [[J. Christopher Arrison]] on guitar. The group appeared live in [[Limozeen Live! - 27 Mar 2008|March]] and [[Limozeen Live! - 8 Nov 2008|November 2008]], reuniting for the Homestar Runner 20th Anniversary Shows in [[Homestar Runner 20th Anniversary Show - 2 Sep 2016| September]] and [[Homestar Runner 20th Anniversary Show - 7 Oct 2016|October]] 2016.
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Prior to the first live Limozeen concert, the band appeared on the website in [[Limozeen Live (practice)]].
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Vocalist Peter Olsen [[DVD Commentary Speakers|appeared on the DVD commentaries]] for [[In Search of the Yello Dello Old Version#Commentary Transcript|In Search of the Yello Dello]] and [[Shopping For Danger#Commentary Transcript|Shopping For Danger]].
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===Other Collaborations===
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The Brothers Chaps [[The Brothers Chaps' Side Projects#Music and Music Videos|animated the music video]] for Y-O-U's song "LA Lindsay".  
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== History ==
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Y-O-U released a self-titled album in 2003, sophomore EP ''Everything is Shifting'' in 2005, and final studio release ''Flashlights'' in 2007. The members also made short {{w|mockumentary}} films, such as one covering fictional jump-roping team "The Flying Wallabies". In December 2006, Y-O-U was selected out of over 1,700 artists as one of the Top 25 Best Bands on MySpace by ''Rolling Stone'' Magazine.
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Y-O-U released a self-titled album in 2003, sophomore EP "Everything is Shifting" in 2005, and final studio release "Flashlights" in 2007. The members also made the film ''The Flying Wallabies'', a short mockumentary about jump roping. In December 2006, Y-O-U was selected out of over 1,700 artists as one of the Top 25 Best Bands on MySpace by ''Rolling Stone'' Magazine. In September 2009, Y-O-U announced its retirement from playing and recording new music; however, its members still play together in other groups, and in 2010, Nick Niespodziani mentioned having recently worked with [[Strong Bad]] in a recording studio, though no more details have been released.
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In September 2009, the PleaseRock collective announced they would be retiring Y-O-U as a performing and recording group; their final show took place on October 10 of that year. Most of its members still perform and record together in other groups, primarily Yacht Rock Revue.
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Spinoff group '''Yacht Rock Revue''' is made up of several former Y-O-U members. Yacht Rock Revue played at the [[Homestar Runner 20th Anniversary Show - 2 Sep 2016|Homestar Runner 20th Anniversary Show on September 2, 2016]], and again on [[Homestar Runner 20th Anniversary Show - 7 Oct 2016|October 7]].
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Restaurant and music venue Venkman's was opened by Niespodziani and Olson in 2015. This venue hosted the Homestar Runner 20th Anniversary Shows in 2016.
==External Links==
==External Links==
*[https://www.discogs.com/artist/347259-Y-O-U Y-O-U on Discogs]
*[https://www.discogs.com/artist/347259-Y-O-U Y-O-U on Discogs]
*[https://pleaserock.com/tribute/yacht-rock-revue/ Yacht Rock Revue online]
*[https://pleaserock.com/tribute/yacht-rock-revue/ Yacht Rock Revue online]
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*[[YouTube:eARKVHzCDEQ|LA Lindsay music video made by The Brothers Chaps for Y-O-U]]
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*[[YouTube:eARKVHzCDEQ|"LA Lindsay" music video]] directed by The Brothers Chaps
[[Category:Real Bands]]
[[Category:Real Bands]]

Revision as of 07:15, 16 September 2022

From a 2007 interview with Musiqtone:

NICK NIESPODZIANI: [The Brothers Chaps] are just normal guys like us, a little nerdy and very down to earth. Their creativity on the spot was a bit intimidating at first, but only because we hadn’t collaborated with a lot of super-creative people outside of ourselves. Once we got used to each other’s creative styles, it was pure fun times.
PETER OLSON: It’s really cool to see those two in their element. They’re very cautious about their environment, but when the vibe is right, their creativity is unstoppable. Plus they’ve got that whole brotherly ESP thing going on.
Y-O-U

Origins Atlanta, Georgia
Genre(s) Rock
Members Peter Olson
Mark Cobb
Nick Niespodziani
Matt Sonnicksen
Eric Park
Clay Cook
Mark Bencuya
Discography Y-O-U (2003)
Everything is Shifting (2005)
Flashlights (2007)
The Long-Playing EP (2009)

Producer Y-O-U, Geoff Melkonian, Ben H. Allen
Label PleaseRock

Y-O-U was a real band that worked with The Brothers Chaps, typically providing music for the in-universe band Limozeen. Spinoff group Yacht Rock Revue is made up of several former Y-O-U members and has continued to contribute to Homestar Runner.

Contents

Collaborations with The Brothers Chaps

Homestar Runner

As explained by Mike Chapman at Flashforward2006, the brothers had desired to create full versions of songs they had begun work on. Around the same time, Y-O-U happened to send an email to the brothers sharing that they were fans of Homestar Runner, had just moved to the brothers' hometown of Atlanta, and would be interested in working together. After seeing a show and meeting the band, they decided to collaborate.

Y-O-U were therefore heavily involved in the production of Strong Bad Sings and Other Type Hits, which was recorded from May to August 2003. In addition to providing instrumentation and backing vocals throughout, various members of the band have songwriting credits on eight of the twenty tracks. Two of those songs ("Trogdor" and '"Because, It's Midnite") were additionally featured in the Guitar Hero video game series.

The live band version of Limozeen is typically portrayed by band members Peter Olsen (Perry Palaroncini, bass), Mark Cobb (Mary Palaroncini, drums), Nick Niespodziani (Harry Palaroncini, rhythm guitar), and Mark Bencuya (Terry Palaroncini, keyboards) — joined by Matt Chapman on lead vocals and J. Christopher Arrison on guitar. The group appeared live in March and November 2008, reuniting for the Homestar Runner 20th Anniversary Shows in September and October 2016.

Prior to the first live Limozeen concert, the band appeared on the website in Limozeen Live (practice).

Vocalist Peter Olsen appeared on the DVD commentaries for In Search of the Yello Dello and Shopping For Danger.

Other Collaborations

The Brothers Chaps animated the music video for Y-O-U's song "LA Lindsay".

History

Y-O-U released a self-titled album in 2003, sophomore EP Everything is Shifting in 2005, and final studio release Flashlights in 2007. The members also made short mockumentary films, such as one covering fictional jump-roping team "The Flying Wallabies". In December 2006, Y-O-U was selected out of over 1,700 artists as one of the Top 25 Best Bands on MySpace by Rolling Stone Magazine.

In September 2009, the PleaseRock collective announced they would be retiring Y-O-U as a performing and recording group; their final show took place on October 10 of that year. Most of its members still perform and record together in other groups, primarily Yacht Rock Revue.

Restaurant and music venue Venkman's was opened by Niespodziani and Olson in 2015. This venue hosted the Homestar Runner 20th Anniversary Shows in 2016.

External Links

Retrieved from "http://hrwiki.org/wiki/Y-O-U"
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